Africa
Andre Onana: Cameroon and Ajax’s keeper has doping ban reduced
Ajax and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana’s ban for a doping violation has been reduced to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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Opinion
Wombs for Rent: The Ethics of Commercial Surrogacy
This article explores the ethical, legal, and cultural tensions surrounding commercial surrogacy in Ghana, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legislation. It compares international regulatory models and debates the merits and risks of c...
Joyann Obeng and Lais Pinheiro
Crime
Police sergeant arrested after two persons sustain gunshot wounds at Ritz Junction
The officer, identified as General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, is currently in police custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the discharge of his service pistol during an altercation with commercial drivers.
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Courts
Six denied bail in 3.9-tonne cocaine export case
The case concerns four 40-foot containers that allegedly left the Tema Port and were later intercepted in France with suspected narcotic substances.
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Courts
Court fixes August 17 to hear stay application in Abdul Hanan trial
The date was set after defence counsel failed to appear when the matter was called on August 12.
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Courts
Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s lawyers demand return of cash, phones and passport after EOCO release
In a letter dated July 9, 2026, addressed to the Attorney-General and EOCO, the lawyers said the continued retention of the items was unlawful.
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General
GAF reject claim most recruits failed HIV screening, call report “fake”
In a statement, the Acting Director-General of Public Relations, Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin (Ghana Navy), described the allegation as “FAKE NEWS” and urged the public to disregard it.
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General
National Health Insurance Fund Amendment Bill passed by parliament
Under the amendment, 20% of all inflows into the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will be transferred to the Medical Trust Fund once the President assents to the legislation.
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General
ART Bill nearing passage-Prof. Beyuo
Speaking at the annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Fertility Society of Ghana (FESGO), the former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association revealed that the Minister of Health is actively finalising two key le...
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Crime
Self-styled ‘doctor’ nabbed in Yeji after 11 years of illegal practice
Police confirmed that the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Yeji Zongo, where he had been running a makeshift clinic.
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Crime
Man bites off wife’s ear in domestic clash
The incident took place at “Wonkayaw,” a community within the Dambai township of the Krachi East Municipality in the Oti Region.
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Courts
Sky train trial to begin before legal vacation – Attorney-General confirms
According to the Attorney-General, progress has been hampered by recurring health-related absences from the second accused, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, as well as a recent medical excuse submitted by the lawyer for the first accused, M...
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Courts
Patient sues hospital over CCTV in breast exam rooms, cites privacy breach
In a legal action initiated at the High Court, Amoakowaa is asking for the enforcement of her fundamental human rights, claiming that the presence of surveillance equipment in these private medical spaces infringes on her rights to privacy,...
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General
Wontumi reportedly hospitalized after arrest by EOCO
According to his legal representative and Member of Parliament, Andy Appiah-Kubi, Wontumi became unwell during questioning and was subsequently transferred to a medical facility for treatment.
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Crime
Farmer remanded for allegedly beating daughter to death
The tragic event unfolded on April 27, 2025. According to information presented in court, Kwame and his young daughter had spent the night on their farm near Keri.
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Crime
Trader sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter
Veronica Djoazaa, who runs a bar, was convicted by a seven-member jury after being found responsible for the fatal injury of 48-year-old Anthony Apurum.
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Courts
Big Six statue destruction case adjourned to Dec. 17 for medical report
A brain scan was previously ordered to evaluate Gavu’s mental condition. He has been charged with causing damage for allegedly smashing the Big Six statues on August 31, 2024.
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Crime
Baker slapped 25 years for defiling Primary 5 pupil
Aimar, who is popularly known as 'Virgin Love' pleaded not guilty to the offence, but after the case had gone through full trial, he was found guilty and sentenced accordingly by the court presided over by Hathia Ama Manu.
GNA
Crime
Health Minister orders arrest of Winneba Hospital staff who abandoned patient in bush
Therefore, the Health Minister has directed that the affected staff be reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the police and the Attorney General.
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Health of inmates major concern to Ghana Prisons Service
ADP Mwinyelle stated that the Wa Municipal Hospital had agreed to attach a Physician Assistant to the Wa Central Prisons Infirmary to help enhance healthcare delivery to the inmates.
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